Europe Today
Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.
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Spain inflation stuck at 3.2% for third month, hit by war in Iran
May’s CPI confirms the preliminary INE figures. Transport and holiday packages push prices up, while clothing and food fall. Core …
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NATO to cut troop numbers in Kosovo amid 'improved security situation'
The cuts are to be carried out "gradually and in line with conditions on the ground," NATO said.
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'The Golden Windbag': Germany votes on most misleading food claims of the year
From innovative baking soda to pricey vitamin juice and 'libido-boosting' gummy bears, five products are competing for the title o…
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Regulators investigate Ryanair over controversial family seating fees
Europe’s largest low-cost airline is under investigation over its policy requiring families with young children to pay for seat re…
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UK economy shrinks in April as the Iran war energy shock takes a toll
Britain's economy contracted by 0.1% in April, the first monthly fall since August 2025, as the conflict in the Middle East pushed…
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Snart är det semester! How to talk about summer holidays like a Swede
Coming from North American work culture, where you're often expected to pretend to love your job, it can be a bit of a shock to fi…
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Mexico's 'missing persons' crisis takes centre stage at the World Cup
The discovery of suspected cartel killing sites and a record number of disappearances has renewed scrutiny of one of Mexico's deep…
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EXCLUSIVE: British child born in Spain before Brexit denied residency
A British child born and raised in Spain has been denied residency despite his mother being legally resident in the country. The L…
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Swedish Public Health Agency recommends no smartphones for children under 13
Sweden's public health agency announced it was recommending that parents not give children their own smartphones before the age of…
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‘Human dignity’ and ‘international law’ sit at the core of the EU's migration overhaul, Brunner says
Exclusive: The European Union's new migration and asylum pact takes effect on Friday, and in the run up to the overhaul, the EU’s …
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Danish homeowners face rising expenses after interest rate hike
Danish homeowners will see their interest payments rise by hundreds of kroner a month after the country's central bank raised inte…
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Switzerland divided: Four perspectives on Sunday's anti-immigration vote
Switzerland's vote on proposed measures to restrict immigration to ensure the population does not exceed 10 million is dividing th…
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Fuel shortages hit Russian-occupied Crimea as Kyiv steps up drone attacks
Witnesses report petrol stations are running dry as Ukraine targets supply lines
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Six things I miss about living in Cologne
From friendly locals to a creative atmosphere to great train connections, there's more to Germany's fourth largest city than Carni…
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Nawrocki issues record 37th veto – more than any other president in Polish history
In just 10 months since taking office, Nawrocki has overtaken the 35 vetoes issued by Aleksander Kwaśniewski in his 10 years as pr…
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv claims devastating strike on Crimea bridge destroyed 50 military vehicles
Attack on Crimean bridge comes as Zelensky’s drone chief warns Putin will lose access to Crimea in ‘near future’
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Three Swedes fined in Norway for throwing stones at Russia
Three Swedish citizens have been fined 8,000 Norwegian kroner each after throwing stones across the border to Russia.
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Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Norway's population to grow to 6.2 million by 2050 driven by immigration, agreement reached on Oslo's district reform, and more ne…
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El Niño is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires
NOAA has officially confirmed the start of El Niño, which is set to worsen global warming from the burning of fossil fuels.
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Mexico: Tight security and protests surround 2026 World Cup opener
Protesters gathered near Mexico City's World Cup opener on 11 June, while thousands of fans headed to the stadium. Brief clashes b…
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Spain braces for World Cup mania among British tourists
Popular tourist spots like Benidorm and Magaluf are preparing for an influx of British football fans, with police deploying extra …
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Newsletter: EU’s historic migration overhaul enters into force
In this newsletter: Exclusive interviews with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and the European Commissioner for Migrati…
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Sardinian beach bans umbrellas for 10 to 65-year-olds
Visitor access restrictions at Punta Molentis come into effect after 2025 wildfires damaged coastal areas across southern Sardinia…
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Israeli air campaign intensifies across southern Lebanon
An early morning strike in Nabatiyeh capped a week of escalating hostilities that saw the US and Iran exchange direct fire. While …